Palliative Nursing Assistant - IPU

The post-holder may be required to work in other clinical areas as appropriate to meet the needs of the service as directed by the Ward Manager or nurse in charge and will participate in internal rotation to night duty and unsociable hours working to meet the needs of the service.

Job Title: Palliative Nursing

Assistant

Hours: 30 - 36 hours per week

Location: Tapping House, Hillington PE31 6BH

Nursing Assistant is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team delivering

a range of patient care duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses

and Allied Health Professionals across the Hospice, providing basic patient

care based on providing physical, psychological and spiritual needs of

individuals in their care.

post-holder may be required to work in other clinical areas as appropriate to

meet the needs of the service as directed by the Nurse Manager or nurse in

charge and will participate in internal rotation to night duty and unsociable

hours working to meet the needs of the service.

a high standard of patient care focused on individual need, promoting

independence and re-enablement where possible.

assist in developing a caring, supportive and spiritual atmosphere in all

areas of the Hospice

high standard of patient care ensuring policies and procedures are adhered

to.

individualised patient care under the direction and supervision of the

trained nursing staff

skills in caring for palliative patients and those at the end of life,

their carers and families

trained nurses in their role and work as a member of the nursing team

member of the nursing team under the supervision of trained staff

reporting changes in patients conditions and needs as they occur.

the multidisciplinary approach to patient care, together with other health

and social care professionals and chaplaincy.

hour nursing rota when the need arises (Day or Night shifts)

other areas of the Hospice when needed (eg in the Hospice at Home team)

implementing care delegated by trained staff for which training has been

given and competence achieved

towards a Competency Framework for Palliative Nursing Assistants,

maintaining a professional portfolio of evidence; and participating in the

Hospice Clinical Supervision and Appraisal process.

in meetings related to families and staff.

safe, clean and secure environment for patients, their families, visitors,

volunteers and staff.

Carry out all duties in accordance with the Hospices policies and procedures including but not limited to health & safety, code of behaviour, confidentiality and equality, diversity & inclusion.

Promote awareness of the Hospice, its services and its strategy.

Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, volunteers and supporters of the Hospice.

Promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering the Hospices policies on safeguarding.

Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exemptions Order 1975, and such will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Information Security, Confidentiality, and Records Management:

The role requires adherence to organisational policies concerning information security, data privacy, and confidentiality. The employee is responsible for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring secure handling and storage of records, and maintaining compliance with applicable data protection regulations. This includes actively participating in Information Governance training, reporting potential security incidents, and managing records in accordance with Tapping Houses Retention Archiving and Destruction of All Hospice Records Policy.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure that the needs of the service are being met.

In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following -

We have an amazing multi disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.

Our Vision is -

Every person affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent rest of life care and bereavement support.

Our Values are

The Hospice stands in beautiful well maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and willingness to work towards the Hospice competency framework for PNAs

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting; - Experience of working in the community setting

SKILLS APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of care giving; - Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs

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